Appendix 9 - Detailed assessment against the Noosa plan

 14.145 Pedestrian and Cycle Path Infrastructure
 O5 Pedestrian and cycle path                     S5.1 Consideration is given to existing and future pathway           N/A
 infrastructure is provided –                     linkages and pathways link to the Local and Regional Cycle
 a)     to form an integrated component           Network and to the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
        of the movement network and
        the open space system;                    S5.2 Direct and accessible linkages are provided into the
 b)     to encourage walking and cycling;         site.                                                                N/A
 c)     to add variety and visual interest;
 d)     to conserve street trees,                 S5.3 Pathway and landscape works are provided to a high
        vegetation and other significant          standard to Council specifications and assessed for                  N/A
        features;                                 compliance with local government cycling facility design
                                                  standards.
 e)     to allow equitable access to
        public areas and community
                                                  S5.4 Pathways are provided to cater for shared use and
        facilities;
                                                  cater for both commuting and recreational usage and exceed
 f)     with adequate lighting where
                                                  minimum standards.                                                   N/A
        subject to high night time usage;
 g)     in locations where there is casual
        surveillance;
 h)     or widened at potential conflict
        points;
 i)     to incorporate—
          i) street tree planting to
              enhance the streetscape;
          ii) directional signage that is
              visible under all conditions.
 O6      Pedestrian      and      cycle    path   S6.1 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is designed            N/A
 infrastructure is designed and constructed       and constructed –
 to –                                             a)    in accordance with AUSTROADS;
 a)     provide a stable, smooth surface,         b)    to comply with local government design standards;
        including      across      driveways,     c)    to have navigational signs in accordance with Council
        sections and joins;                             ‘Wayfinding’ signage specifications; and
 b)     be easily maintained;                     d)    to incorporate –
 c)     a width and longitudinal gradient to
                                                        i) kerb ramps at all intersections and designated
        cater      for    projected     usage,
                                                             crossings;
        including nearby—
                                                        ii) refuge islands on all roads with median strips; and
        i)        high activity nodes;
                                                        iii) holding rails for cyclists at the intersection of trunk
        ii)       public transport;
                                                             collector, sub-arterial and arterial roads that are
        iii)      centres;                                   positioned in accordance with –
 d)    provide clear sight-lines for safe
                                                             A. Australian Standard 1742.9: 2000 - Manual of
       use; and
                                                                Uniform Traffic Control Devices - Bicycle
  e) be free of any obstructions
                                                                Facilities; and
       such as fences, signage
       and bollards.
                                                             B. AUSTROADS Part 14 - Bicycles - Section 9;
                                                                and
                                                             C. AUSTROADS Part 13 – Pedestrians.




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